The Taylor Moreland Podcast

It's Never Too Late to Start Your Business - Sid and Sheryl VanDyne of AgBoost

Sid and Cheryl VanDyne are retired dairy farmers turned drone pilots operating out of southeast Kansas and the Kansas City metro. After decades in agriculture, IT, and education, they found their way back to the industry they love through spray drones — and they're just getting started. In this episode, Sid and Cheryl join Taylor to talk about their journey from the dairy barn to the drone field, why they decided to start a new business in retirement, and what it means to work together toward something bigger than a paycheck. Visit us at taylormorelandpod.com and follow along on social media.

#007 - Alex Ryan of Altus Ag Aviation Consulting

Alex Ryan ran the Regulations department at Agri Spray Drones before starting his company. Altus Ag Aviation Consulting is a one-stop-shop for spray drone legality. In this episode, Alex and Taylor discuss regulations, policy, and even space. Visit us at taylormorelandpod.com and follow along on social media.

#006 - Greg Thomas of Thomas Elevated Ag

Greg Thomas is a farmer, an applicator and drone dealer in Iowa. He's been in the spray drone industry for a while and has quickly and successfully scaled his business. In this episode, Greg and Taylor talk about his early days in the industry, how he found acres, and where they see the industry heading. Visit us at taylormorelandpod.com and follow along on social media.

#005 - Arthur Erickson of Hylio

Hylio is the original US-based spray drone manufacturer. From humble beginnings at the University of Texas, Arthur has evolved from a tinkering college student to a trailblazer of American industry. In this episode, he and Taylor discuss how Hylio came to be, how they've grown and changed, and how they are preparing for the future of our industry. Visit us at taylormorelandpod.com and follow along on social media.

#004 - Chad Gripp of Sweetwater Technologies

Chad Gripp is a pioneer and power user of spray drones. Chad is a drone dealer and runs a large application operation in Illinois. In this episode, Chad and Taylor reminisce on the early days of the industry and discuss growth and scaling as business owners. Visit us at taylormorelandpod.com and follow along on social media.